Bonus Features – December 4, 2022 – 34% of Americans take anti-anxiety meds during the holidays, hospital margins at -2% but show signs of hope, and more

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A DrFirst survey of more than 1,000 Americans concluded that one-third of Americans have taken anti-anxiety medications to manage family stress during the holiday season. That’s significantly more than the 19% of Americans who have a diagnosed anxiety disorder. Politics, family drama, and love life are the topics of conversation that are most likely to increase anxiety, the survey said.

The latest healthcare industry financial benchmark from Syntellis found that hospital margins remain in the red, at -2%, but a drop in expenses per discharge and a rise in outpatient revenue suggest that pressure may be easing. On the physician practice side, offices have seen significant gains in productivity and revenue, but those have been eclipsed by direct expenses.

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About the author

Brian Eastwood

Brian Eastwood is a Boston-based writer with more than 10 years of experience covering healthcare IT and healthcare delivery. Brian also writes about enterprise IT, consumer technology, corporate leadership, and higher education for a range of publications and clients. He got his start as a professional writer as a community newspaper reporter in 2003.

When he's not writing, Brian is most likely running, hiking, or cross-country skiing in Northern New England. When he needs a break from cardio, he's usually reading a history book.

   

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